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Rear Axle Shafts: Reassembly

  1. Slide outer boot on axle shaft. Apply 2.12-2.47 oz. (60-70 g) of grease (Molylex No. 2) to outer CV joint. Coat inner surface of boot with 0.71-1.06 oz. (20-30 g) of grease. Install boot on outer joint. Install boot clamps and tighten to specification. See BOOT CLAMP SPECIFICATIONS  table.
  2. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Apply 2.82-3.17 oz. (80-90 g) of grease (VU-3A702) to inside of outer race. Coat balls and inner race with grease. Coat inside of inner boot with 0.71-1.06 oz. (20-30 g) of grease. Install boot and clamps.
BOOT CLAMP SPECIFICATIONS

Application INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Inner & Outer
Large Diameter Clamp 116 (13.1) Minimum
Small Diameter Clamp 98 (11.1) Minimum